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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language was The Mabinogion originally written in?

2. Which of the following parts of shoemaking do Manawydan and Pryderi not do for themselves?

3. How many pigs does Gwydion get in exchange from Pryderi for the magical horses and greyhounds

4. Which original manuscript used to compile The Mabinogion is the oldest?

5. Which of the following is not part of the situation where Lleu Llaw Gyffes can be killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the door facing Cornwall is opened?

2. Where does Macsen Wledig fall asleep?

3. Why does Efnisien mutilate the Irish horses?

4. What role does Macsen Wledig play in the reconquest of Rome?

5. Exactly what disappears during the thunder and mist, and what does not?

6. Where did the Three Romances originate from before being written for the Mabinogion?

7. Which manuscript used to compile The Mabinogion is the earliest?

8. How does Math react to the news that Goewin has been raped?

9. Why do the four have to leave the towns in Lloegyr they try to settle in?

10. Why does Aranrhod treat Lleu Llaw Gyffes so spitefully?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the character of Cei as he appears in the earlier tales and as he appears in the later romances, and describe how the portrayal of this character has changed over time. Use quotes from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the character of the magician Gwydion in "Math son of Mathonwy" and describe him in detail. State whether this character is more a negative character or a positive character, or neutral, using quotes from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Choose two of the women who play a significant role in the tales, and compare and contrast their characters. Which of the two is the stronger heroine? Chose from:

(a) Elen of the Hosts (in "The Dream of Macsen Wledig")

(b) Enid (in "Gereint son of Erbin")

(c) Branwen (from "Branwen daughter of Llyr")

(d) Rhiannon (from "Pwyll Prince of Dyfed and "Manawydan son of Llyr")

(e) Aranrhod (from "Math son of Mathonwy")

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